Education the key issue, Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) tells politicians
The Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) is demanding that priority attention be given to the education sector during the general election campaign. It is the most important policy matter up for consideration at this time, according to Hopeton Henry, JTA...
Families in politics - As far back as the 1750s
In Jamaica's parliamentary history, the first father and son to sit in the Legislature were Phillip Redwood, who was a member of the House of Assembly from 1756 to 1781, and his son Stephen, who served in the House from 1790 to 1803....
45 MILESTONES: 1995 - Nation loses Michael Manley
Former Prime Minister of Jamaica (1972 to 1980 and 1989 to 1992) and former president of the People's National Party (1969 to 1992) Michael Manley died in his 73rd year at his home. He had been ailing with prostate cancer...
'Build houses or expect more squatter areas'
WESTERN BUREAU: SOME 20,000 affordable housing units must be built between Ocho Rios and Westmoreland within the next five years or additional squatter communities will spring up, says Incorporated Masterbuilders Association, Michael Archer....
Timoll appeals extradition order
The Court of Appeal began hearing submissions Monday in the appeal brought by Louis Timoll, a 59-year-old Jamaican who is seeking to have his extradition order set aside. He is is wanted in the United States to be sentenced for conspiracy to import marijuana...
Parliament to be dissolved
Governor-General Professor Kenneth Hall issued a proclamation dissolving Parliament today, bringing an end to the tenure of the 60 Members of Parliament and 21 Senators. Prime Minister and President of the People's National Party (PNP) Portia Simpson...
Island still affected by unexplained power outages
JUST weeks after a second all-island power outage and several sporadic episodes of black-outs affected the island, the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) was yesterday left without electricity for over nine hours...
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